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Chelsea Hotel is located in Dar es Salaam, 0.6 mi from the City Mall and 0.6 mi from downtown Dar es Salaam. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and complimentary High Speed WiFi Internet available throughout the property. The property has a terrace that offers an unobstructed view of Dar es Salaam city. All rooms come with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, an LED TV with cable channels, a private bathroom, laptop safe and complimentary breakfast. Some rooms have a fridge, kettle, city views and seating area where you can relax. Front desk is open 24 hours. Languages spoken by staff: Swahili, English, Hindi and Urdu. National Museum and House of Culture are 1.2 mi away, the Zanzibar Ferry is 0.9 mi away while Julius Nyerere International Airport 6.2 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.1
Free Wifi
7.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daniel
    United States United States
    My third stay since 2021, and this hotel has gone uphill, which is unusual from my 15 years teaching college engineering in Tanzania. The rooftop dining area is an especially nice improvement, and a very serene way to view a bustling city. Food...
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    Great staff, convenient location, nice conference room, superb food, great rooftop views. My second stay.
  • Stella
    South Sudan South Sudan
    I loved how neat and clean the room was. the breast fast was absolutely the best and the customer care is top notch. i will definitely be going back .
  • Arthur
    United States United States
    The Chelsea is centrally located. The staff was friendly and helpful. I was able to walk to the museum, churches, seaport fish market, ferry terminal, different neighborhoods, the central market around the corner and many good restaurants nearby....
  • Kory
    Canada Canada
    Good location. Very local. All the staff were really awesome especially the front desk staff. Clean and comfortable room. Good AC. Oh and I quite liked the breakfast! It was delicious.
  • P
    Percy
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    The hotel is strategically position, friendlyness of the hotel staff, The Hotel manager means serious business.
  • Samuel
    Ghana Ghana
    Everyone was super helpful and the facilities were clean.
  • Shivji
    Canada Canada
    The location is only 5 min walk to city centre, which was great as had senior citizen in our group. Rooms were very comfortable and the staff were very helpful. Security 24/7 , fast wifi, convenience store nearby, breakfast was tasty, and...
  • Deogratius
    Uganda Uganda
    clean rooms at most times. good air conditioners. Safe
  • Jean
    France France
    Top roof with full overview,good food at the restaurant overlooking the street with spicy mention to specify at about your taste.Comfortable room with essential + kettle and free coffee+tea......Cleanliness guaranted.Large shower to move easy.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Chinese • Indian • Local • Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Amenities of Chelsea Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Swahili
  • Urdu

House rules
Chelsea Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$40 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Chelsea Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Chelsea Hotel